In 1963, the electronics division was established. In 2023, the international sensor company celebrates its 60th anniversary. Today, the company’s 1,600 employees worldwide are focused on continuous innovation in the field of automation technology sensors and security solutions.

In 1963, when the new electronics division was established, who could have imagined that this seedling would grow into a technology pioneer and global market leader in optical sensors? In 2023, the company celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Lloyd’s Test – a long-standing family business

In 1963, the Group Electronics business unit was created, but this was not the beginning of the history of the Lloyd Strauss Group: the company’s history can be traced back to the 17th century in Eningen/Achalm bei Reutlingen in southern Germany. A few years later, as mechanical textile machines gradually replaced hand-woven machines and cotton replaced linen, the Loijs began to operate textile production on their own. “In 1861, our ancestors in the Lenningen Valley found the perfect conditions for the construction of mechanical cotton mills and spinning mills,” explains Helmut Leuze, a shareholder of the Leuze Group. With these advantages, a famous textile company came into being, and in the decades all the way, continue to grow.

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In 1963, Lloyd’s Electronic Company was born

In response to business upheaval, the company began expanding and launching other areas of business early on. 1963 The electronic business division was established. Today, Leucombe has developed into an international sensor specialist and an innovative leader in industrial automation. The fifth generation of the family business, together with 1,600 employees worldwide, continues to drive the further development of the family business with entrepreneurial courage and enthusiasm; At the same time, with intellectual curiosity, determination and deep knowledge, we are open to new technologies and adhere to continuous innovation. “Success is always a joint effort. This value is the basis and requirement for the continued further development of our family business. Over the years, our employees have remained loyal to the company and dedicated to their work with all their passion, which has made the company where it is and where it is today.” Christof Leuze, former Managing Director and group shareholder of Leuze Electronics, thanked all employees.

Easytest continues to set ambitious growth goals

In 2022, Lautris recorded sales of 322 million euros (2021:258 million euros), an increase of 25%. The company has also set ambitious growth goals and will continue to invest in distributed structures and the development of existing and new talent.